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Big Tax Shifts Ahead: What’s in the “Big Beautiful Bill” for Families and Businesses

June 25, 2025June 25, 2025

The tax landscape may soon shift again. The “One Big Beautiful Bill,” passed by the House in May, is now being debated in the Senate—and…

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Meet Johny Tran: Helping Clients Navigate Complex Tax Needs
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Meet Johny Tran: Helping Clients Navigate Complex Tax Needs

June 18, 2025June 18, 2025

Johny has been part of the Smith Patrick CPAs team for some time, working behind the scenes to help our clients navigate increasingly complex tax…

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Sarah Bantz Voted Best Cannabis Accountant Missouri in the Greenway Best of the Industry Awards

March 12, 2025May 13, 2025

We’re thrilled to share that Sarah Bantz, CPA, leader of our Cannabis Accounting team, has been named Best Accountant in the 2025 Greenway Best of…

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Growing to Serve You: Meet the Team Enhancing Your Experience at Smith Patrick CPAs

March 4, 2025March 4, 2025

At Smith Patrick CPAs, we know that a great firm is built on great people. That’s why we’re excited to introduce the newest members of…

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Smith Patrick Participates in CPA Program: Experience, Learn, and Earn (ELE) by AICPA and NASBA

January 8, 2025January 6, 2025

ELE: An Adaptable Approach to the CPA Journey The path to becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is known for its rigor, requiring a mix…

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Smith Patrick’s Sarah Bantz Elected Treasurer of We Are JAINE: Elevating Women in Cannabis
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Smith Patrick’s Sarah Bantz Elected Treasurer of We Are JAINE: Elevating Women in Cannabis

December 18, 2024December 18, 2024

Smith Patrick congratulates Sarah Bantz, CPA, on her election as Treasurer of We Are JAINE®, an organization dedicated to supporting women in the cannabis industry….

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Smith Patrick’s Chili Showdown: A Spicy Success

December 4, 2024December 4, 2024

As the holiday season kicks off, what better way to warm up than with a hearty bowl of chili? Recently the halls of Smith Patrick…

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Practical Financial Advice for Small Business Owners from Award-Winning CPA, Debra Annis
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Practical Financial Advice for Small Business Owners from Award-Winning CPA, Debra Annis

November 26, 2024November 20, 2024

Best Accountant Shares Essential Tips for Entrepreneurs I was honored to recently be named one of the Best Accountants by St. Louis Small Business Monthly….

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Smith Patrick’s Debra Annis Earns Best Accountant Recognition for 2024

October 23, 2024October 23, 2024

Smith Patrick’s Debra Annis Honored by St. Louis Small Business Monthly in the 2024 Best Accountants List Debra J. Annis, CPA, has once again earned…

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St. Louis Earnings Tax Refund
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VIDEO: Are You Eligible for a St. Louis Earnings Tax Refund?

September 11, 2024October 23, 2024

If you’re a non-resident of St. Louis who had earnings tax withheld between 2020 and 2023, and you worked outside the city—whether through telework or…

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Building Team Spirit, One Bite at a Time: Smith Patrick’s Bake-Off

September 11, 2024October 23, 2024

At Smith Patrick, we know that a strong team isn’t just built through meetings and deadlines. Sometimes, the best way to bond is by stepping…

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Deadline Alert: Claim Your St. Louis City Earnings Tax Refund

September 4, 2024October 23, 2024

With just a few weeks remaining until the September 30 deadline, time is running out for St. Louis remote workers to claim their earnings tax…

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Smith Patrick CPAs: A Place Where You Can Grow, Thrive, and Enjoy the Ride

August 21, 2024October 23, 2024

At Smith Patrick CPAs, we’re not just looking for another accountant—we’re looking for you. Located in the heart of Webster Groves, a charming slice of…

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Christian Stein Joins Smith Patrick CPAs, Expanding Strategy, Valuation and Litigation Support Services

July 24, 2024July 24, 2024

Stein Brings Over 30 Years of Banking and Finance Experience to Leading St. Louis Accounting Firm St. Louis, MO—Smith Patrick CPAs, a St. Louis-based accounting…

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St. Louis City Earnings Tax Refund Pandemic
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Remote Workers: Court Ruling Could Mean Tax Refunds on 1% St. Louis City Earnings Tax

June 24, 2024September 4, 2024

Hey St. Louisians, if you worked from home during the pandemic, you might be in for a pleasant surprise. A recent Missouri Court of Appeals…

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The DEA Agrees to Reclassify Marijuana: What It Means and What Comes Next

May 1, 2024May 1, 2024

Historic Shift in Federal Policy After over fifty years of federal prohibition, the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) proposal to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to…

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Behind the Scenes: How Smith Patrick Helped Revamp the CPA Exam

March 27, 2024October 23, 2024

Big news in the accounting world… The CPA exam is getting a major facelift in 2024, and it’s shaping up to be quite the game-changer….

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Unlocking Financial Success in the Cannabis Industry: Join Us at the Missouri Cannabis Summit

March 6, 2024March 6, 2024

Are you navigating the complexities of the cannabis industry, striving to make your mark while managing the intricate financial challenges that come with it? If…

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Smith Patrick CPAs Spotlighted by St. Louis Business Journal Amid Industry Shifts

February 21, 2024February 21, 2024

Smith Patrick CPAs finds itself once again among the city’s largest accounting firms as ranked by the St. Louis Business Journal. Being named to the…

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Smith Patrick CPAs Named a Top CPA Firm by St. Louis Business Journal

February 14, 2024February 29, 2024

St. Louis, MO — Smith Patrick CPAs, an CPA firm known for its personal focus in accounting, wealth management, tax reporting and management consulting services,…

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SAFER Act Congress Cannabis Banking Challenges
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Accounting Expert Insights on SAFER Act and Cannabis Industry Banking

November 1, 2023November 1, 2023

Missouri Business Alert recently published an article on one of the cannabis industry’s most pressing concerns—limited access to traditional financial services. Providing expert commentary on…

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Smith Patrick Cannabis Accounting Expert to Present at Lucky Leaf Expo, St. Louis, MO

August 30, 2023October 23, 2024

Sarah Bantz, CPA, Shares Cannabis Accounting Expertise The leading cannabis expo, Lucky Leaf, is coming to Missouri on Oct. 6-7, 2023. Smith Patrick’s Sarah Bantz,…

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Missouri Accounting Firm Smith Patrick CPAs Recognized for Growth by St. Louis Business Journal

March 1, 2023March 8, 2023

The St. Louis Business Journal highlighted the growth of Smith Patrick CPAs in its 2023 St. Louis Largest Accounting Firms list, which ranks the top…

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MO Taxes for Marijuana Businesses
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Missouri Marijuana Entrepreneurs to Receive More Tax Deductions with Amendment 3, Explains Cannabis CPA Expert

March 1, 2023October 23, 2024

Tax law is changing for the benefit of Missouri cannabis businesses with the passing of Missouri Amendment 3. Not only did this extend marijuana from…

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